Judy Fe Jose-Larong

Judy Fe Jose-Larong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Andrews University. She holds a PhD from Hokkaido University (Japan), an MS and BS from De La Salle University (Philippines), and teaching licenses in the Philippines and Canada. Her research focuses on synthesizing novel materials using tetramethylporphyrin derivatives, employing techniques like spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. She has contributed to journals such as Structural Chemistry and Bulletin of Chemical Society of Japan.

Education:

• PhD in Chemistry, Hokkaido University, 2012
• MS in Chemistry (Chemical Education & Biochemistry), De La Salle University, 2009
• BS in Chemistry, De La Salle University, 2003

Research Interests: Design of molecular solids, materials synthesis, chemical education methodologies. Her doctoral work emphasized functional materials derived from porphyrin complexes, balancing theoretical calculations with experimental validation.

Awards:

• Japanese Government Scholarship (2008-2012)
• Philippine DOST-SEI Scholarship (2000-2003)

Teaching & Experience: Taught at De La Salle University (2003-2009), Manila Adventist Colleges (2003-2009), and Kingsway College (2012-2017). Specializes in lab instruction for General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Active presenter at international conferences.

Professional Background: Holds formal teacher training from Philippine Normal University. Relocated to Canada in 2012, where she taught for five years before joining Andrews University. Married to Jonathan; mother of daughter Hadassah.